Tag Archives: American Muslim

Media’s Self-Censorship Abets Gaza Atrocities

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Ahmed Rehab

What will it take for our media to join much of the world in calling out the blatant human rights abuses committed by the Israeli military machine against the Palestinian people? Why do the media not hold Israel accountable for its brutal transgressions against civilians? Aren’t journalists supposed to act as a check against government excesses? If they turn a blind eye or act to whitewash human rights abuses, are they then not morally complicit? Continue reading →

‘Obsession,’ The Radical Right’s War On Islam

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Ahmed Rehab

“Obsession” is not an honest critique of violent radicalism. Instead, it is a propaganda piece that seeks to cast a wide net of suspicion against Muslims by blurring the line between violent radicalism and mainstream Islam. As such, it does not call on credible experts and reputable scholars but resorts to shady characters like “former-terrorist” Walid Shoebat, who has made such outlandish statements as: “Islam is not the religion of God Islam is the devil.” Continue reading →

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ABC: 9/11 Five Years Later. Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Izzy

Ahmed Rehab joins Academics, Government Officials and other experts to discuss what is left to be done in response to 9/11.The idea of more security and less freedom has left the nation divided. [Video] Continue reading →

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